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M.S Program Handbook
Department of Mathematics
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, 60625
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
MATHEMATICS
Science Building 214C
(773) 442-5760
January, 2001
INTRODUCTION.
The M.S. in Mathematics is designed for those with a strong
undergraduate background in mathematics who wish to better prepare
themselves for careers in applied mathematics or in the teaching of
mathematics. The program is designed so that the student can
concentrate in an area of Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research or in Teaching of Secondary Mathematics.
For the latter concentration, up to 12 hours of course work in
education are allowed and these hours may apply towards secondary
tearAting certification. The program is designed for the evening
student.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL: Students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the Graduate College.
SPECIFIC: The student must have a standard calculus sequence and
6 undergraduate courses after calculus, 4 of which must be equivalent
to any of the courses in the complete Basic Competency list (13-15
courses) in the intended concentration. A B average is required in
these six courses. A student with four or more of these courses may be
admitted conditionally at the discretion of the advisor. For the
student who is less well prepared, additional course work must be taken
before admittance to the program.
In the case of the Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and
Operations Research program, the above mentioned 6 undergraduate
courses must include at least two of the following or their equivalent:
Ordinary Differential Equations I (Math 301), Introduction to Numerical
Analysis (Math 304), Probability and Statistics (Math 305), Advanced
Calculus: Multivariable (Math 339).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met by all students in the M.S.
program. In addition the student must meet the requirements of his or
her concentration.
The program consists of 10 course (30 credit hours) selected
according to the concentration. At least seven of the courses must be
at the 400 level. Up to six hours of Graduate transfer credit may be
applied to the program with the approval of the Graduate College and
the Department of Mathematics.
The following courses are required of all students,
Math 430 Discrete Mathematial Structures
Math 495 Project in Mathematics
and may not be satisfied by transfer credit. Math 430 should be
taken as early as possible in the program, while Math 495 is generally
taken towards the end and requires the approval of the program advisor
for registration.
Students are cautioned that at most THREE 300-level courses may be
applied to meet the degree requirements. As a consequence, students
needing more than THREE 300 level courses may have to take more than 30
credit hours to complete the program. In addition, students are
expected to be familiar with at least one mathematics or statistical
computer package, such as Maple, Matlab, SPSS, SAS, etc.
In the case of the M.S. in the secondary education program, students must fulfill the requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in order to graduate. These requirements include the following courses:
Math 305 Probability and Statistics.
Math 312 Foundations of Geometry
Math 321 History of Mathematics
Math 331 Foundations of Algebra I
The student's complete program must be approved by the advisor.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS
AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH
REQUIREMENTS
Math 430 Discrete Mathematical Structures
and either
Math 495 Project in Mathematics
or
Math 494 Thesis in Mathematics
at MOST THREE of the following 300 level courses:
Math 302 Ordinary Differential Equations II
Math 303 Partial Differential Equations
Math 309 Numerical Analysis II
Math 328 Complex Variables
Math 334 Mathematical Statistics I
Math 336 Mathematical Statistics II
Math 338 Advanced Calculus: Single Variable
Math 343 Linear Algebra II
Math 365 Statistical Computer and Data Analysis Packages
and at LEAST FIVE additional courses (15 credit hours) from the folloing list:
Math 406 Linear Programming Theory and Practice
Math 441 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
Math 442 Applied Regression Analysis
Math 443 Experimental Design
Math 465 Advanced Topics in Numerical Analysis
Math 469 Advanced Topics in Mathematical Statistics
Math 471 Introduction to Stochastic Models
Math 472 Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Math 473 Advanced Topics in Operations Research
Math 474 Mathematical Modeling
Math 491 Independent Study (1 credit hour)
Math 492 Independent Study (2 credit hours)
Math 493 Independent Study (3 credit hours)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM: Each student must pass TWO written
qualifying examinations covering selected areas from the graduate
program. A list of test topics and sample examination questions may be
obtained from the program advisor or the mathematics office. Students
are urged to take the Comprehensive Exam early in their program.
PROJECT/THESIS:
Each student must carry out a three credit hour project OR
a six credit hour thesis, supervised by a faculty advisor. In order to
register for the project course Math 495, students must have previously
PASSED the first qualifing examination and must submit a signed topic
approval form.
A student may request to write a 6 credit hour thesis (Math 494) in
lieu of the project in mathematics (Math 495). Such requests can only
be granted with permission from the MS committee and a thesis
supervisor. Moreover, to fulfill graduation requirements, in this case,
the student will need to have completed at least four and not five 400 level courses from the list.
Upon completion of the project, students must submit an
approved written project report and present an oral report. Detailed
project requirements may be obtained from the program advisor.
PROGRAM ADVISOR:
Prof. Paul O'Hara, Department of Mathematics, S-212D, phone (773)442-5783, email: P-Ohara1@neiu.edu.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
Math 430 Discrete Mathematical Structures
SCED 401M New directions in Teaching Mathematics in the Junior and Senior High School
SCED 410 Computers in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
Math 421 Modern Geometry
Math 495 Project in Mathematics
plus at least ONE course from
Math 406 Linear Programming: Theory and Practice
Math 471 Introduction to Stochastic Models
Math 472 Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Math 474 Mathematical Modeling
and AT MOST THREE courses from
Math 305 Probability and Statistics
Math 312 Foundations of Geometry
Math 321 History of Mathematics
Math 322 Number Theory
Math 331 Foundations of Algebra I
Math 332 Foundations of Algebra II
Math 334 Mathematical Statistics I
Math 336 Mathematical Statistics II
Math 337 Theory of Equations
Math 338 Advanced Calculus: Single Variable
Math 343 Linear Algebra II
NOTE: NCATE requires the following courses in order to graduate
(Effectively, this means that these courses have to be taken if they
have not already been taken as an undergraduate):
Math 305 Probability and Statistics
Math 312 Foundations of Geometry
Math 321 History of Mathematics
Math 331 Foundations of Algebra I
LIMITED ELECTIVES:
No more than two additional courses can be taken from the following list.
*EDFN 405 Development of Educational Thought
*EDFN 406 Human Development and Learning
*EDFN 407 Learning Theories and Educational Practice
SCED 408 The Nature of Mathematical Abilities in
School Children
SCED 409 Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving
in the Secondary Schools
*only for students in the CAP (Certificate Alternatives for Professionals) program.
CERTIFICATION: Requirements for certification should be
met before completion of the program. Those seekin8 certification
throuSh the program will be required to take additional Education
courses, including student teaching, which are not applicable to the
program.
PROJECT: Each student must carry out a three credit hour
project in the area of concentration under the supervision of a faculty
advisor. In order to register for the project course Math 495, students
must submit a signed topic approval form. Upon completion of the
project, students must submit an approved written project report and
present an oral report.
PROGRAM ADVISOR: Prof. Fred Flener, Curriculum
and Instruction Secondary Education, CLS 3033, phone (773) 442-5372, email:
F-Flener@neiu.edu
FURTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS:
To apply or for further information on general Graduate College Regulations contact:
The Graduate College
Northeastern lllinds University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
(773) 442-6000
TUITION WAIVERS:
A limited number of tuition waivers are available. For more
details, contact your graduate advisor (Profs. Flener or O'Hara).
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